This unglazed pot comes from the purple clay in the Yixing region of China, and is touted for its flavor and ability to conserve heat. It is said if one uses this porous pot for many years, one can get a great pot of tea simply by adding water to an empty Yixing pot! (It remains the connoisseur's choice of material for making teapots.)

Yunnan

Black Tea harvested in the Yunnan Province of China, not to be confused with Pu-Erh. Yunnan Black is served complete with buds, to produce a golden color and flavor